Beyond B2B Marketing
Beyond B2B Marketing
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The Beyond B2B marketing podcast is on a mission to elevate the B2B marketing industry by shining a light on talent, insights and inspiration. Host Lee Odden, CEO at TopRank Marketing, features discussions with today's top B2B marketers to uncover what makes them tick, what drives ROI and how they're breaking free of boring B2B. Whether you're looking for the impact of AI on content, search, social and influencer marketing or practical examples of the best in B2B, this is the place to be.
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The podcast covers a range of topics in B2B marketing including the impact of AI on marketing strategies, the rise of influencer marketing, emotional engagement in storytelling, and practical case studies of successful campaigns. For instance, episodes delve into the importance of mental availability for creating impactful LinkedIn content and strategies for making complex ideas more accessible, showcasing the evolving landscape of B2B marketing.
The Beyond B2B marketing podcast is on a mission to elevate the B2B marketing industry by shining a light on talent, insights and inspiration. Host Lee Odden, CEO at TopRank Marketing, features discussions with today’s top B2B marketers to uncover what makes them tick, what drives ROI and how they’re breaking free of boring B2B. Whether you’re looking for the impact of AI on content, search, social and influencer marketing or practical examples of the best in B2B, this is the place to be.
Creativity has always mattered in B2B marketing. But in an time where AI can create content, images, videos, and even entire campaigns, human originality may be more valuable than ever.
In this episode of Beyond B2B Marketing, Lee Odden sits down with Reuben Webb, B2B Editorial Lead at The Drum and former Chief Creative Officer at Stein IAS, for a thought-provoking conversation about the evolution of B2B creativity and why marketers must continue fighting the battle against boring-to-boring marketing.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience shaping B2B creative strategy, Reuben shares his perspective on the industry’s progress, the clichés that still persist, and how AI is changing the role of human creativity. Together, Lee and Reuben explore the relationship between brand and demand generation, the growing importance of trust and influence, and why distinctiveness is becoming a competitive advantage in a world increasingly filled with average content.
The discussion also covers:
- Why B2B marketing is still struggling with sameness
- Lessons from Reuben’s influential book 101 Clichés
- How AI is reshaping creativity, content creation, and marketing careers
- The importance of originality in the age of generative AI
- Why trust, creators, influencers, and expert voices are becoming more valuable
- The future of B2B marketing measurement in an AI-powered search environment
- Differences between B2B creativity in the UK, Europe, and the United States
- Practical advice for the next generation of B2B marketers
One of Reuben’s most compelling insights is that AI doesn’t diminish the value of creativity. It amplifies it. As technology makes average content easier to produce, human originality becomes one of the few sustainable differentiators.
If you’re interested in B2B marketing, creativity, AI, influencer marketing, content strategy, brand building, demand generation, thought leadership, or the future of marketing, this episode offers both inspiration and practical perspective.
Connect with Reuben: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuben-webb-269a465/
Connect with Lee Odden: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeodden/
Learn more about TopRank Marketing: https://www.toprankmarketing.com
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